14 March 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie West Cork A 2.07 hectare (5.11 acre) parcel of development land in Drimoleague village will go to auction later this month. The land, which has two semi-detached, partially constructed houses and the foundations for eight more, will go to auction with Youbid.ie on March 24 with an advised... Read More
20 February 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie They rent for €3,300+ per month and you’ll need to commit to a 1-year lease, but if you can afford €39,000 per year then they do boast a great location and fit-out I don’t even earn €39,000 per year after tax (which is a hint to my employers... Read More
20 February 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie ‘Woodsmoke’, Castlebernard, Bandon could be described as something from a fairytale or perhaps even a James Bond villains layer? It comes with private forest and is within walking distance of the town centre Description Savills are delighted to present ‘Woodsmoke’, a mesmerising, architecturally designed five bedroom detached house,... Read More
20 February 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie It has a great view, and a nice entrance road, however to exit you must drive through a housing estate Description Savills is delighted to present Lee Carrow, an enchanting period property-built c. 1830 overlooking Cork harbour which was extensively renovated and refurbished c.1998. Lee Carrow is a... Read More
11 February 2022 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie A two storey, four-bedroom mid-terrace town house on the Northside of Cork city, will go to auction this week. Number 222, Blarney Street is on daft.ie and it will go under the hammer with Youbid.ie on February 17 with an advised minimum value (AMV) of €110,000. The property... Read More
11 February 2022 By Mary Bermingham mary@TheCork.ie Opinion Piece – I’ll never own a house, but at least I can buy an acre of land and say “this is mine” I have resigned myself to never owning property. We are currently living in a period of massive inflation. I am – fairly – young so... Read More
29 December 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie In Cork City, prices in the final three months of 2021 were 6% higher than a year previously, compared to a rise of 6% seen a year ago. The average price of a home is now €313,000, 91% above its lowest point. In the rest of Cork (County... Read More
13 December 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie A three-bed apartment within walking distance of Cork city centre, which is likely to attract the attention of investors, will go to auction later this month. Number 5 Marybank, Douglas Street, will go to auction with Youbid.ie on December 16 next with an advised minimum value (AMV) of... Read More
19 November 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie A one-bed penthouse with unrivalled views of Cork city and only 10 minutes’ walk from the city centre, will go to auction later this month. Number 65, The Fastnet, Lancaster Gate, Western Road will go to auction with Youbid.ie on November 25 next with an advised minimum value... Read More
31 October 2021, 7.56pm By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Ticket No. 873 in the name of ‘Ruth Howlett’ has won a new 3-bed Semi-Detached House in the ‘Drakes Point’ Housing Estate, Crosshaven, Co Cork The draw of the €100 tickets – which were sold in rent months on winahousecrosshavencork.com – was made around 7pm on Facebook... Read More
29 September 2021 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Median asking price for a property in the county now at €252,000 – Latest survey shows asking prices nationally up 9% year-on-year Monday, September 27th, 2021. Property prices in Cork have continued the national trend and risen by €2,000 during the quarter, according to the latest MyHome.ie Property... Read More
28 September 2021 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Lismire A 9.5 acre development site in County Cork which previously received planning permission for 45 units, is up for auction later this month with a reserve price of €150,000. The site, in the centre of Lismire Village, is among several Cork properties in Youbid.ie’s latest online auction... Read More